Meta Cafe
151 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 11, 2026
Meta Cafe was last inspected on August 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 11, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine interior (bounce plate) soiled with calcium build up and dust debris. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of calcium deposits, dust debris, and other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (spoons) stored in the kitchen area in room-temperature, still sanitizer solution. Instructed to remove utensils from sanitizer solution and maintain utensils under running water, in water maintained at 135.0f or above, or on a clean, sanitized surface between uses.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.